Socceroos veteran Mark Bresciano believes the side's recent results against Japan and Jordan proves the squad isn't too old and that the mix of ages is perfect for next year's World Cup.

The 33-year-old has been in vintage form in the past two games and was neck-and-neck with Robbie Kruse for man-of-the-match honours against Jordan, where he scored a goal and controlled match tempo all night.

The elder statesmen of the team - namely Lucas Neill, Sasa Ognenovski, Mark Schwarzer, Tim Cahill and Bresciano - have combined for some of their best collective efforts, dispelling doubts that they were no longer good enough for the world stage.

Bresciano says the blend of experience in the team has proven the right way to go in the hunt for qualification.

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''I think in any team it's important to have a bit of both. In this team, we have players who have that experience and the younger boys give that spark that we need,'' he said on Sunday. ''I think we've got it right now. We've got that mixture and it's come at the right time, because this was the critical time for us. We, as senior players, have been trying to lead the right way and hopefully that brings the Socceroos to another World Cup.''

The older players have also realised they won't be around forever, and this marks the end of the international road for many should they not qualify.

''It could be the last for many of us, so we want to play this World Cup together,'' Bresciano said. ''It's been such a great adventure, being part of the Socceroos for so long and playing at three World Cups, which will hopefully happen with a result on Tuesday. It'd be a massive achievement for a lot of us.''

He warned it could be an even tougher road for those trying to qualify for 2018, saying the football world was improving at a rapid rate.

''This campaign has been tough, certainly compared to qualifying for 2010 World Cup,'' he said. ''I think football is changing - a lot of countries where, years ago, it was a walk in the park, but it's not like that any more. Football, in general, is improving as a sport, not only in Australia but in other countries. We have to pay a lot more attention and a lot more respect to these countries.''

The Al-Gharafa midfielder admitted to being ''extremely happy'' at his own form as one of Australia's two holding midfielders.

''That's not only for the game in Melbourne but also the game in Japan,'' he said. ''I think it all came together at the right time and the performances have shown that.

''All the preparation in the past few months has come out. It's been good, but, like we've all said, it's not done yet.

''We've still got Tuesday to come, and we're the only ones with something to lose. It's going to be very difficult for us and we have to be in the right mindset to get this win Tuesday.''

The understanding Bresciano has struck up with Mark Milligan in the past two games has been a key reason for the Socceroos' success, which has blossomed after Mile Jedinak's absence with injury.

''I didn't even know if I was playing, so I couldn't know who I was going to play with - I was just happy to see my name on the team sheet in Japan,'' Bresciano said.

''It was unfortunate for Mile [getting injured] in the Premier League play-off, but playing alongside Mark Milligan has been good. Also in the past, when we've played together, we've had good results. Maybe it's a combination that can work, and has worked.

''Mark has a lot of experience himself and I don't have to guide him too much, but we do help each other out on the park.''